Best Wishes to our July 26 Princesses

Wishing you better health and best outcome for your hysterectomy to our members with upcoming surgeries! We will see in you the Recovering from Hysterectomy (Post-op) Forum when you are home and recovering from your hysterectomy:

BabooX2, Di32, Missdawn12, Shirley A, Marcellaa1225, Kiwichick50, Stefidawn, Purplehappy, Kcliffe, mhowson, Patty8040, Larabb, landadanean, Joannw6, Rebecca Sanchez, MichelleRene, Nightmaresallie, EthelL, 072616, whijess03, Kythira, Deanie72, Madison1234, TakeMeAway, tmdb1980, Geeloveszana, pfrnboarder, Kaykrienke, Cyndimeadows, TomServo, Riverisland, Fragilefleur, Horsesjaz, tarikafoltx, nee916, Samantha052601, Lizardbreath88, Lisalee34, Honeesuckle1104, Rlt407, Jjmccord, Tickoy, ncjalwaysbless, willow1331, Ksbarger, MoniBoni, msb67, Preschoolpara, bjswife, bb75

Don't forget to pamper the princess and take care of yourself!



Note: We've created a thread for you in the Recovering from Hysterectomy forum based on your hysterectomy date for you to update your progress. However, if you have a question or need for support, be sure and post your own thread to receive support replies.

Another important note: Be a part of our circle of support! Please plan to return to the pre-op forum to answer questions for our pre-op sisters! The pre-op gals need your experience to help them as they plan for their upcoming surgery.

Once you are home and settled back in, consider upgrading your membership. Learn more about it here: Upgrade Information

I am sending you and best wishes for an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery as you head off to the hospital.

I will be joining you in the Post-Op Forum in the weekly Recovery Progress Thread for members having surgery between July 25-31. I will be there to offer support and encouragement on your recovery journey. Look for it at the top of the Post-Op Forum after your surgery.

A few things I found very useful for my initial recovery:

• Stool softener
• Gas X
• Chewing gum (helps with gas)
• Peppermint tea
• Ginger Ale (flat)
• Moist wipes rather than toilet tissue
• Heating pad
• Small pillow (to hold against tummy when coughing or sneezing, also protects against “pounces” from small animals!)
• Body pillow (helps with side-sleeping)
• Chapstick
• Notepad and pen (for keeping track of medications)

Here are a couple of links you may find helpful:

Mr. Hystersisters This is a place for our loved ones to learn how to best support us.
Abbreviations A guide to the abbreviations used on the site.
What to Take to the Hospital

In order for us to provide you with best support, it is very helpful if you fill in your surgery date, type, and whether you are planning to remove your ovaries. Here is the link to your Member Survey.

Deep breaths, you can do this! The nerves can be really overwhelming. Try to keep busy, clean the house, cook and freeze meals, and get outside and enjoy your family. Take quiet time for yourself, enjoy a bath and stock up on movies and books for your recovery.

Remember rule #1 is to "Pamper the Princess"!

Uh oh. My name's there. Just 2 more days. I took my CHG bath today just in case I need an abdominal hysterectomy. I was feeling overwhelmed but now that I just have to pack it's been easier. Also I've been trying to do fun things all weekend.

2 more days! I'll be busy until then. Working nights, going to pack my hospital bag today, job interview Monday morning and going to see Star Trek Monday evening. Good luck to all of us!

Ladies! Keeping busy and having fun with family/friends is great!

Lizardbreath: Good luck with your job interview!

I will see you all on the Other Side!

One more day. Wish it was over already.

Hospital is gonna call today and tell me when I have to be there. Getting nervous.

In pre op holding now. See you on the other side, sisters!

Done and already home! Had a da Vinci laparoscopic hysterectomy removing the uterus, cervix and tubes. Feeling great so far! My doc is very excited because she got to use On-Q pain relief system that delivers pain meds internally directly to the site! Less narcotics needed that way! Hope it stays this comfortable!